The Advent and Christmas seasons are a time of giving. Below you will find some suggestions for alternative gifts for those in need in our community and world.

Heifer International Project – Heifer offers the opportunity to purchase different types of animals and plants that will enable the hungry in our nation and around the world to have food and to have a source of income.

Micah Hospitality – This organization, sponsored by the downtown churches and some others, provides a place on Princess Anne Street for the homeless and poor to get a shower, wash clothes, find clothes, help with job applications, permanent housing, and much more. The Cold Night Shelter, the community dinners and other projects are coordinated by the Center. You may donate a sleeping bag, men & women’s underwear, socks, t-shirts, deodorant, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste or make a monetary contribution through the church.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance – A donation to PDA through the church will be a way for you to reach out to the people in the Philippines, Hurricane Sandy vicitms and other places that have been hit hard by natural disasters. PDA also goes into communities that have been touched by violence.

Community Dinner – Our community dinner is the 3rd Saturday of the month. Volunteer to help prepare or serve food at the dinner. You can also make an apple or pumpkin pie or other food for the dinner.

Angel Tree – Our Senior High Youth Group is asking the congregation to help provide Christmas for children and youth in the city of Fredericksburg. Be on the lookout for the youth after the worship service beginning the first Sunday of Advent, December 1. Gifts must be returned by December 18.

For other ideas or if you have questions call the church office at 373-7057 or email Bruce